Staff Specialist - Psychiatry (Community Mental Health) - SLHD Mental Health Services (Apply via eCredential)
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Requisition ID: REQ700045
Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) is seeking a dedicated Staff Specialist in Psychiatry to join our Community Mental Health Service!
The primary purpose of the role of Staff Specialist in Psychiatry is to provide high quality diagnostic and consultative specialty services in psychiatry and to participate in teaching, research, quality improvement and administrative activities within the Mental Health Service and Hospital as required.
The Staff Specialist in Psychiatry (Mental Health Service) will provide direct care and clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary mental health team. This role is predominantly based in Community Mental Health, noting that there may also be additional clinical work across Adult Mental Health Services in SLHD.
The Staff Specialist will ensure a high standard of professional performance and encouragement of an academic environment which supports education, research and professional development.
The positions available are with our Redfern CORE Community Mental Health Team and our Croydon CORE Community Mental Health Team. Positions are currently available. In addition, applicants expecting to be awarded their Fellowship within two months from date of application, may be considered.
The successful applicant will be a current registered Medical practitioner, registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and Fellowship of the Royal Australian New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) and/or other equivalent specialist recognition as provided for in the NSW Staff Specialists (State) Award.
Salary and conditions are in accordance with the NSW Staff Specialists (State) Award.
For enquiries about the position, please contact Dr Sylvia Lim-Gibson via email at Sylvia.LimGibson@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications are accepted via eCredential ONLY. To apply, click here and follow the Registration/Login process. Create/update your Clinician Profile and complete the Application and Selection Criteria Questions. If you experience difficulties, please refer to the eCredential Guide or contact SLHD eCredential Team at SLHD-eCredAdmin@health.nsw.gov.au or phone 9515 9933.
NSW Health does not require or accept the 'Fit2Work badge' offered as an option on eCredential.
Applications will not be accepted via agencies.
For more information:
- Click here for the Position Description
- Click here for the Clinical Privileges and Scope of Practice
Applications Close: 28 October 2026
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).
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